Biomedical Research Academy
The Biomedical Research Academy at the University of Pennsylvania introduces high school students to the experimental basis of cellular, molecular, and genetic aspects of biology, focusing on relevance to diseases. Fusing daily lectures, faculty research talks, wet and computational laboratory experiments, and journal club investigations, students gain foundational insight into biomedical research. The program is fully residential on Penn's campus.
Program details
- Deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Dates
- Jul 11, 2026 – Aug 1, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–11
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Program type
- Summer program
- Duration
- 3 weeks
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. Requires a minimum 3.5 high school GPA, completion of one year of high school biology prior to the program (chemistry strongly advised), and a minimum age of 13 for residential halls.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $10,050 tuition (includes residential costs; plus $100 application fee)
- Financial aid
- Need-based full scholarships and application fee waivers are available for Philadelphia residents attending a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- hsprogs@sas.upenn.edu
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